Follow Me on Pinterest

I had mentioned before that I had come across the amazing website which is Pinterest, well now you can follow me too.  If you type in Claire Mayes into the search box you can see the different things I have pulled and re-pinned and even become a follower of mine.  

If you start your own boards let me know and I'll make sure I follow you too xx

London Montage

I mentioned the other week that the L.O.VE piece of work I did for Graham and Brown was now available at Marks and Spencer, well I recently found out that the other piece of work, the London montage, is also available as an online purchase - how exciting!! 

It is available on Graham and Brown's website - check it out!! xx 

Short and Snappy Weekend Project

These are just a few illustrations I did over the weekend.  I wanted to do a quick snappy project and try and develop 3 characters over the weekend.  I drew a Father Christmas, a Princess and a Pirate. These two are my favourite...not too bad considering I havn't done any character work for 3years x

 

New Orla

One of the girls at M+P had this last week....I love it!! Its definatly my favourite design so far

Think a trip to Tesco is needed xx

Good Morning Monday :)

Good Morning :) So I'm back from Huddersfield now.  I had such an amazing time at Mamas and Papas,  I learnt so much and met all lovely people.

Iv now got my new desk space set up with everything I need including my new Wacom pad, Cee-Lo Green, a cup of tea and one of my Mums rasberry muffins

Now to crack on with some work!! xx

Yummy!

Doily DIY :)

I saw these on Pinterest this morning and think they are beautiful :) I love the shadows cast on the walls, I have two lights in my bedroom so I better get collecting old doilies....first stop my Grandma xx

Donna Wilson

I have been doing some print research this week for some pattern work and I am loving Donna Wilson's new additions.  Her style is so fun and unique I don't think there is a single piece I don't like....here are just a few of my current favourites 

perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with a cup of tea and a smushy film :)

First pay cheque and these WILL be mine <3

i love pinterest

A few weeks ago I discovered Pinterest and I love it!!

Have a look....I promise you'll love it tooo xx

Marks and Spencer :)

Wayyyy back in February I mentioned that some of the work I had done for Graham and Brown was going to be sold in Marks and Spencer....and now it is!! It is available to buy on the Marks and Spencer website.  Im so so excited!! Check it out :) xx

Mamas and Papas :)

Seven weeks ago I begun my eight week internship at Mamas and Papas and I am enjoying every single second.  I have been working with such lovely people and being involved in really exciting projects.    Since being here I have worked on colour trends, created collections of patterns including character patterns, produced presentation boards, been involved with fabrics and fabric costings, produced design specifications and attended design meetings. Although Im really sad its coming to an end Im going to make the most of my last week and a half :) 

Eden Project

While I was in Cornwall there was 1 thing I really wanted to do and that was visit the Eden Project.  It was amazing to see so many different and unusual plants and flowers...I would definatly recommend a visit if you have never been :) xx

Sand, Sea, Shopping and....Rain

Hayle, Shopping, Scones, Tea, Padstow, Fishing, Sand, Sea, Pasties, Photos, Eden Project, Mevaguissy,  Seals, St Ives, BBQ's....I LOVE CORNWALL!!

So after I graduated I went on holiday with my parents down to Cornwall, I hadn't been since I was young so I was really excited to see everything again!! I had a really lovely time even if there was a lack of sunshine!!! 

I was so happy to have a blue chalet!!

A real Cornish Pastie!! 

Last day in Padstow :) 

After a brilliant week away I cant wait to go back!! xx

Im backkkk :)

Helloooo, sorry Iv been gone so long.  Been up to lots of exciting which I am just about to post and show you all :) Enjoyyy x

Graduation 2011 :

I had the most amazing graduation day yesterday.  Trentham gardens was beautiful and the sun helped make the day just that little bit more perfect.  

British Inspired Cushions :)

Below are a few images of the cushions I took to New Designers.  

I created 8 different cushions all based around the current British trend.  I wanted to look at different things which 'Make Britain Great'.  I focused on cockney rhyming slang with phrases such as 'Dog and Bone" and 'Rosie Lee' but also looked at iconic figures such as The Duke of Wellington and the Royal family.

Here are all 8 cushions just after being stitched together :) 

I enjoyed the whole process of designing and making this collection.  I loved working with the wooden stamp blocks, the illustration as well as finally sewing up the cushions.  I am really pleased with the final outcomes and think the colours work really well together. 

 

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Back from New Designers!!

So Part 1 of New Designers is now over but I loved every single second of it (even putting the show up in 34degree heat!!) The whole show was amazing and it was great to meet so many fantastic people.  Below are a few pics from the show ... 

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Inspire Me Daisy Chain Lights

Exciting news.....the Daisy Chain Fairy Lights I created for Inspire Me Papers have been launched today on their website.  The lights feature as a full image on the front of the website and are available as a download kit :) 

Check it out .... www.inspiremepapers.co.uk